Two- Post-Doctoral Research Position in Research Group “Politics and Inequality” led Tho

Overview

The University of Zurich seeks a research-focused professional to lead and contribute to the WELFAIR project work package within political science and welfare state research. The role involves coordinating deliverables, developing the theoretical framework, conducting a cross-national survey experiment, and supporting project activities.

• Take the operational lead in coordinating and implementing the deliverables of the UZH work package within the WELFAIR project, including interaction with international consortium partners.
• Further develop the work package's conceptual and theoretical framework.
• Lead the design, implementation and analysis of an original cross-national survey experiment.
• Lead the preparation of two working papers on attribution, structural change, and public support for welfare state reform in collaboration with the PI.
• Contribute to the research, organizational, and administrative activities of the project.

• PhD in political science or a related discipline (completed or close to completion).
• Strong interest in public opinion, welfare state politics, and the political implications of structural change.
• Ambition and ability to produce high-quality, high-impact research, both independently and as part of an international research team.
• Proficiency in quantitative research methods; previous experience with survey experiments is a strong asset.
• Excellent command of English; working knowledge of German is an asset.

Susanne Arlt
Personalverantwortliche Institut für Politikwissenschaft

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